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VSS Unity VP-03
Launched
December 13, 2018
Summary
VSS Unity VP-03 launched on a Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo from Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight on December 13, 2018. It was Virgin Galactic's 52nd launch and 5th this year. It was the 52nd SpaceShipTwo flight and the 5th this year. The payload was bound for Suborbital (Sub). 2 crew members flew: Frederick W. Sturckow and Mark Stucky. The spacecraft was VSS Unity (N202VG).
- Watch
- No webcast on record.
- Vehicle
- SpaceShipTwo · Virgin Galactic
- Booster
- No booster details on record.
- Mission
- Test Flight · Suborbital (Sub)
- Milestone
- 52nd SpaceShipTwo flight · 5th this yearVirgin Galactic's 52nd launch5th this year
Crew
Frederick W. SturckowPilot · VG · age 57 · 9th flight
Mark StuckyPilot · VG · age 60 · 29th flight
Spacecraft
VSS Unity (N202VG)
VSS Unity, previously referred to as VSS Voyager, is a SpaceShipTwo-class suborbital rocket-powered crewed spaceplane. It is the second SpaceShipTwo to be built and will be used as part of the Virgin Galactic fleet.
- Destination: Suborbital
- Mission length: under an hour
VSS Unity successfully landed back at the Mojave Air and Space Port after this flight.
Flight preview
About this launch
Powered test flight of VSS Unity. Reached outer space for the first time according to the US definition of the space border.
Pad
Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight
52nd launch from Mojave Air and Space Port, 5th this year · 71st from Air launch to Suborbital flight
53 launches from this pad · 86 from Air launch to Suborbital flight
140 days after the previous launch from this pad
All launches from Air launch to Suborbital flightOpen in maps
Questions
When did VSS Unity VP-03 launch?
VSS Unity VP-03 launched on December 13, 2018. The time is known to the hour, not the minute.
Where can I watch VSS Unity VP-03?
No webcast is on record for this launch.
What rocket launched VSS Unity VP-03?
SpaceShipTwo, flown by Virgin Galactic. SpaceShipTwo spec sheet
Where did VSS Unity VP-03 launch from?
Mojave Air and Space Port, Air launch to Suborbital flight.
What orbit was VSS Unity VP-03 going to?
Suborbital (Sub), a test flight mission.